Dorset · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Harcombe Bottom, Dorset
Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays for homes and businesses in Harcombe Bottom and across Dorset. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Worn-out textured areas
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
About our non-slip bath coating in Harcombe Bottom
The coating is clear and textured, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. Whether it’s resurfaced baths that are now too smooth and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten, we can typically put it right, on shower trays, resurfaced baths and wet room floors (ask us) alike.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once we have gone. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Where
- Harcombe Bottom (DT7)
- Area hub
- Dorset
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Harcombe Bottom. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Harcombe Bottom
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- A fixed quote before you book
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Take a look at our pricing.
Towns and villages near Harcombe Bottom
Also in Harcombe Bottom
What we are called out for in Harcombe Bottom
Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, but with soap and water on them they become slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Worn-out textured areas
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
What we can’t put right
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Surfaces that are already damaged or peeling (these need repairing first)
- Textured areas still wet or recently cleaned with oily products
- Outdoor surfaces
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Enamelled baths
- Shower trays
- Resurfaced baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Acrylic baths
What happens on the day
There is not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take a few hours, including clearing up.
- We clean and degrease the standing area.
- We mask out the area to be treated.
- We apply the clear textured coating.
- We lift the masking for a clean edge.
- We leave it to cure, typically overnight.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Getting a price
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
Advice
Harcombe Bottom and nearby
Harcombe Bottom is about 8 miles south of Chard, in Dorset. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Our repair technicians cover all 462 towns and villages in Dorset.
Our repair technicians cover all of DT7 and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Harcombe Bottom, we cover Monkton Wyld (1 mile north-east), Raymond's Hill (1 mile north-west), Yawl (1 mile south-west), Uplyme (1 mile south) and Blackpool Corner (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Bridport (9 miles east), Beaminster (10 miles north-east), Allington (8 miles east), Burton Bradstock (10 miles east), Bradpole (9 miles east) and Bothenhampton (9 miles east).
Around Harcombe Bottom
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Andrew's Church and The Woodroffe School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Axminster station, roughly 3 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre (2.5 miles south-east) and Axminster Hospital (2.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Harcombe Bottom include Lambert's Castle Hill.
Harcombe Bottom: your questions answered
What areas do you cover?
We cover the whole UK, including Harcombe Bottom and the rest of Dorset. Just include your postcode and we will offer you dates.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
Will the price change on the day?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
What happens after I send photos?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.
How we price non-slip bath coating
There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- What the surface is made of
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The size and number of damaged areas
We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
How to get a fixed quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A picture taken from further back
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
DIY kit or professional repair?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Landlord and trade work in Harcombe Bottom
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
